Low power, dual 16-bit nanoDAC
Relative accuracy: ±12 LSBs maximum
Guaranteed monotonic by design
10-lead MSOP and 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP_WD
2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply
Per channel power-down
Power-on reset to zero scale or midscale
Hardware
LDAC
Serial interface; up to 50 MHz
APPLICATIONS
Process control
Data acquisition systems
Portable battery-powered instruments
Digital gain and offset adjustment
Programmable voltage and current sources
Programmable attenuators
and
CLR
functions
Dual 16-Bit nanoDAC
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DD
REF
LDAC
STRING
DAC
DAC A
STRING
DAC
DAC B
POWER-ON
RESET
GND
2.7 V to 5.5 V, dual 12-/14-/16-bit
DACs with internal reference
CLR
INPUT
REGISTER
INPUT
REGISTER
AD5663
REGISTER
REGISTER
SCLK
SYNC
INTERFACE
LOGIC
DIN
LDAC
Figure 1.
Table 1. Related Devices
Part No. Description
AD5623R/AD5643R/AD5663R
AD5663
BUFFER
BUFFER
POWER-DOW N
LOGIC
®
V
A
OUT
V
B
OUT
05855-001
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD5663, a member of the nanoDAC family, is a low power,
dual, 16-bit buffered voltage-out DAC that operates from a single
2.7 V to 5.5 V supply and is guaranteed monotonic by design.
The AD5663 requires an external reference voltage to set the
output range of the DAC. The part incorporates a power-on
reset circuit that ensures the DAC output powers up to 0 V or
midscale (AD5663-1) and remains there until a valid write takes
place. The part contains a power-down feature that reduces the
current consumption of the device to 480 nA at 5 V and provides
software-selectable output loads while in power-down mode.
The low power consumption of this part in normal operation
makes it ideally suited to portable, battery-operated equipment.
The power consumption is 1.25 mW at 5 V, going down to
2.4 µW in power-down mode.
The on-chip precision output amplifier of the AD5663 allows
rail-to-rail output swing to be achieved.
The AD5663 uses a versatile, 3-wire serial interface that
operates at clock rates up to 50 MHz and is compatible with
standard SPI®, QSPI™, MICROWIRE™, and DSP interface
standards.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Dual 16-bit DAC; relative accuracy of ±12 LSBs maximum.
2. Available in 10-lead MSOP and 10-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm
LFCSP_WD packages.
3. Low power; typically consumes 0.6 mW at 3 V and
1.25 mW at 5 V.
4. 7 µs maximum settling time.
Rev. 0
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Anal og Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or ot her
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V; RL = 2 kΩ to GND; CL = 200 pF to GND; V
Table 2.
A Grade
1
Parameter Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit Conditions/Comments
STATIC PERFORMANCE
2
AD5663
Resolution 16 16 Bits
Relative Accuracy ±8 ±16 ±6 ±12 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity ±1 ±1 LSB Guaranteed monotonic by design
Zero-Scale Error +2 +10 +2 +10 mV All 0s loaded to DAC register
Offset Error ±1 ±10 ±1 ±10 mV
Full-Scale Error −0.15 ±1 −0.15 ±1 % of FSR All 1s loaded to DAC register
Gain Error ±1.5 ±1.5 % of FSR
Zero-Scale Error Drift
3
±2 ±2 µV/°C
Gain Temperature Coefficient ±2.5 ±2.5 ppm Of FSR/°C
DC Power Supply Rejection Ratio −100 −100 dB DAC code = midscale, VDD ± 10%
DC Crosstalk 10 10 µV
10 10 µV/mA Due to load current change
5 5 µV Due to powering down (per channel)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Voltage Range 0 V
2
DD
Capacitive Load Stability 2 2 nF RL = ∞
10 10 nF RL = 2 kΩ
DC Output Impedance 0.5 0.5 Ω
Short-Circuit Current 30 30 mA VDD = 5 V
Power-Up Time 4 4 s
REFERENCE INPUTS
Reference Current 170 200 170 200 µA V
Reference Input Range 0.75 V
DD
Reference Input Impedance 26 26 kΩ
LOGIC INPUTS
3
Input Current ±2 ±2 µA All digital inputs
V
, Input Low Voltage 0.8 0.8 V VDD = 5 V, 3 V
INL
V
, Input High Voltage 2 2 V VDD = 5 V, 3 V
INH
Pin Capacitance 3 3 pF
19 19 pF
POWER REQUIREMENTS
V
DD
IDD (Normal Mode)
4
2.7 5.5 2.7 5.5 V
VIH = VDD and VIL = GND
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V 250 450 250 450 µA
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V 200 425 200 425 µA
IDD (All Power-Down
Modes)
5
VIH = VDD, VIL = GND
VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V 0.48 1 0.48 1 µA
VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V 0.2 1 0.2 1 µA
1
Temperature range: A grade and B grade are both equal to −40°C to +105°C.
2
Linearty calculated using a reduced code range: AD5663 (Code 512 to Code 65024). Output unloaded.
3
Guaranteed by design and characterization, not production tested.
4
Interface inactive. All DACs active. DAC outputs unloaded.
5
Both DACs powered down.
= VDD; all specifications T
REF
B Grade
1
0 V
0.75 V
V
DD
V
DD
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
Due to full-scale output change
R
L = 2 kΩ to GND or VDD
Coming out of power-down mode;
V
= 5 V
DD
= VDD = 5.5 V, 3.6 V
REF
DIN, SCLK, and
SYNC
LDAC and CLR
Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 24
Page 4
AD5663
AC CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = 2.7 V to 5.5 V; RL = 2 kΩ to GND; CL = 200 pF to GND; V
= VDD; all specifications T
REF
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
Table 3.
Parameter
2
Min Typ Max Unit Conditions/Comments
Output Voltage Settling Time 4 7 µs 1/4 to 3/4 scale settling to ±2 LSB
Slew Rate 1.8 V/µs
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse 10 nV-s 1 LSB change around major carry
Digital Feedthrough 0.1 nV-s
Reference Feedthrough −90 dBs V
= 2 V ± 0.1 V p-p, frequency 10 Hz to 20 MHz
REF
Digital Crosstalk 0.1 nV-s
Analog Crosstalk 1 nV-s
DAC-to-DAC Crosstalk 1 nV-s
Multiplying Bandwidth 340 kHz V
Total Harmonic Distortion −80 dB V
Digital Input Voltage to GND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial −40°C to +105°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature (TJ max) 150°C
Power Dissipation (TJ max − TA)/θ
LFCSP_WD Package (4-Layer Board)
θJC Thermal Impedance 43.7°C/W
Reflow Soldering Peak Temperature
Pb-Free 260(+0/−5)°C
JA
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 24
Page 7
AD5663
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
V
OUT
V
OUT
GND
LDAC
CLR
1
A
2
B
3
4
5
AD5663
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
10
V
REF
9
V
DD
8
DIN
7
SCLK
6
SYNC
5855-003
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 V
2 V
A Analog Output Voltage from DAC A. The output amplifier has rail-to-rail operation.
OUT
B Analog Output Voltage from DAC B. The output amplifier has rail-to-rail operation.
OUT
3 GND Ground Reference Point for All Circuitry on the Part.
4
LDACPulsing this pin low allows any or all DAC registers to be updated if the input registers have new data.
This allows simultaneous update of all DAC outputs. Alternatively, this pin can be tied permanently low.
5
CLRAsynchronous Clear Input. The CLR input is falling edge sensitive. While CLR is low, all LDAC pulses are ignored.
CLR is activated, zero scale is loaded to all input and DAC registers. This clears the output to 0 V. The part
When
exits clear code mode on the 24th falling edge of the next write to the part. If
CLR is activated during a write
sequence, the write is aborted.
6
SYNCActive Low Control Input. This is the frame synchronization signal for the input data. When SYNC goes low,
it powers on the SCLK and DIN buffers and enables the input shift register. Data is transferred in on the falling
edges of the next 24 clocks. If SYNC is taken high before the 24th falling edge, the rising edge of SYNC acts as an
interrupt, and the write sequence is ignored by the device.
7 SCLK
Serial Clock Input. Data is clocked into the input shift register on the falling edge of the serial clock input.
Data can be transferred at rates up to 50 MHz.
8 DIN
Serial Data Input. This device has a 24-bit shift register. Data is clocked into the register on the falling edge
of the serial clock input.
9 VDD
Power Supply Input. These parts can be operated from 2.7 V to 5.5 V, and the supply should be decoupled with a
10 µF capacitor in parallel with a 0.1 µF capacitor to GND.
VDD= V
T
5ns/SAMPL E NUMBER
GLITCH IMPULSE = 9.494nV
1LSB CHANGE AROUND
MIDSCALE (0 x8000 TO 0x7FF F)
SAMPLE NUMBER
= 25°C
A
REF
= 5V
05855-058
V
1
2
DD
V
OUT
CH1 2.0VCH2 500mVM100µ s 125MS/s
A CH1 1.28V
Figure 17. Power-On Reset to 0 V
SYNC
1
3
SLCK
VDD = V
T
= 25°C
A
= 5V
REF
MAX(C2)*
420.0mV
8.0ns/p t
2.498
2.497
2.496
2.495
(V)
OUT
V
2.494
2.493
2.492
05855-020
2.491
050 100 150350 400200 250 300450512
VDD= V
T
5ns/SAMPL E NUMBER
ANALOG CROSSTALK = 0.424 nV
SAMPLE NUMBER
= 25°C
A
REF
= 5V
05855-059
Figure 20. Analog Crosstalk
20
VDD = 5V
T
= 25°C
A
–30
DAC LOADED WIT H FULL SCAL E
V
= 2V ± 0.3V p -p
REF
–40
–50
–60
(dB)
–70
–80
–90
–100
2k4k6k8k10k
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 21. Total Harmonic Distortion
05855-025
2
CH1 5.0V
CH3 5.0V
V
OUT
CH2 500mVM400ns A CH1 1.4V
VDD = 5V
Figure 18. Exiting Power-Down to Midscale
05855-021
Rev. 0 | Page 10 of 24
Page 11
AD5663
16
V
= V
REF
DD
TA = 25°C
14
V
3V
=
12
10
TIME (µs)
8
6
4
012 34 567981
CAPACITANCE (nF)
DD
V
5V
=
DD
Figure 22. Settling Time vs. Capacitive Load
VDD = V
T
DAC LOADED WIT H MIDSCALE
1
= 25°C
A
REF
= 5V
05855-026
0
5
0
–5
–10
–15
(dB)
–20
–25
–30
–35
–40
10k100k1M10M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 25. Multiplying Bandwidth
3
V
A
OUT
CLR
VDD = 5V
T
= 25°C
A
05855-029
V
B
OUT
4
4
Y AXIS = 2µV/DIV
X AXIS = 4s/DIV
Figure 23. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Output Noise Plot
800
VDD = V
T
700
600
500
400
300
OUTPUT NOISE (nV/ Hz)
200
100
0
10100k10k1k1001M
= 25°C
A
REF
= 5V
FREQUENCY (Hz)
05855-027
05855-028
2
CH3 5.0VCH4 1.0V
CH2 1.0VM200ns A CH3 1.10V
Figure 26.
CLR
Pulse Activation Time
05855-050
Figure 24. Noise Spectral Density
Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 24
Page 12
AD5663
TERMINOLOGY
Relative Accuracy or Integral Nonlinearity (INL)
For the DAC, relative accuracy or integral nonlinearity is a
measurement of the maximum deviation, in LSBs, from a
straight line passing through the endpoints of the DAC transfer
function. A typical INL vs. code plot is shown in
Figure 4.
Differential Nonlinearity (DNL)
Differential nonlinearity is the difference between the measured
change and the ideal 1 LSB change between any two adjacent
codes. A specified differential nonlinearity of ±1 LSB maximum
ensures monotonicity. This DAC is guaranteed monotonic by
design. A typical DNL vs. code plot is shown in
Figure 5.
Zero-Scale Error
Zero-scale error is a measurement of the output error when
zero code (0x0000) is loaded to the DAC register. Ideally, the
output should be 0 V. The zero-scale error is always positive in
the AD5663 because the output of the DAC cannot go below
0 V. It is due to a combination of the offset errors in the DAC
and the output amplifier. Zero-scale error is expressed in mV.
A plot of zero-scale error vs. temperature is shown in
Figure 10.
Full-Scale Error
Full-scale error is a measurement of the output error when fullscale code (0xFFFF) is loaded to the DAC register. Ideally, the
output should be V
− 1 LSB. Full-scale error is expressed in
DD
percent of full-scale range. A plot of full-scale error vs. temperature is shown in
Figure 9.
Gain Error
Gain error is a measure of the span error of the DAC. It is the
deviation in slope of the DAC transfer characteristic from ideal
expressed as a percent of the full-scale range.
Zero-Scale Error Drift
Zero-scale error drift is a measurement of the change in zeroscale error with a change in temperature. It is expressed in µV/°C.
Gain Temperature Coefficient
Gain temperature coefficient is a measurement of the change in
gain error with changes in temperature. It is expressed in (ppm
of full-scale range)/°C.
Offset Error
Offset error is a measure of the difference between V
and V
(ideal) expressed in mV in the linear region of the trans-
OUT
(actual)
OUT
fer function. Offset error is measured on the AD5663 with
Code 512 loaded in the DAC register.
positive.
DC Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
It can be negative or
PSRR indicates how the output of the DAC is affected by changes
in the supply voltage. PSRR is the ratio of the change in V
a change in V
in dB. V
for full-scale output of the DAC. It is measured
DD
is held at 2 V, and VDD is varied by ±10%.
REF
OUT
to
Output Voltage Settling Time
Output voltage settling time is the amount of time it takes for the
output of a DAC to settle to a specified level for a 1/4 to 3/4 fullscale input change and is measured from the 24th falling edge of
SCLK.
Digital-to-Analog Glitch Impulse
Digital-to-analog glitch impulse is the impulse injected into the
analog output when the input code in the DAC register changes
state. It is normally specified as the area of the glitch in nV-s,
and is measured when the digital input code is changed by
1 LSB at the major carry transition (0x7FFF to 0x8000). See
Figure 19.
Digital Feedthrough
Digital feedthrough is a measure of the impulse injected into
the analog output of the DAC from the digital inputs of the
DAC, but it is measured when the DAC output is not updated.
It is specified in nV-s and measured with a full-scale code change
on the data bus, that is, from all 0s to all 1s and vice versa.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Total harmonic distortion is the difference between an ideal
sine wave and its attenuated version using the DAC. The sine
wave is used as the reference for the DAC, and the THD is a
measurement of the harmonics present on the DAC output.
It is measured in dB.
Noise Spectral Density
Noise spectral density is a measurement of the internally
generated random noise. Random noise is characterized as a
spectral density (voltage per √Hz). It is measured by loading the
DAC to midscale and measuring noise at the output. It is
measured in nV/√Hz.
Figure 24 shows a plot of noise spectral
density.
DC Crosstalk
DC crosstalk is the dc change in the output level of one DAC in
response to a change in the output of another DAC. It is measured
with a full-scale output change on one DAC (or soft power-down
and power-up) while monitoring another DAC kept at midscale.
It is expressed in V.
DC crosstalk due to load current change is a measure of the
impact that a change in load current on one DAC has to another
DAC kept at midscale. It is expressed in V/mA.
Digital Crosstalk
Digital crosstalk is the glitch impulse transferred to the output
of one DAC at midscale in response to a full-scale code change
(all 0s to all 1s and vice versa) in the input register of another
DAC. It is measured in standalone mode and is expressed
in nV-s.
Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 24
Page 13
AD5663
Analog Crosstalk
Analog crosstalk is the glitch impulse transferred to the output
of one DAC due to a change in the output of another DAC. It is
measured by loading one of the input registers with a full-scale
code change (all 0s to all 1s and vice versa) while keeping
LDAC
high. Then pulse
the DAC whose digital code was not changed. The area of the
glitch is expressed in nV-s.
DAC-to-DAC Crosstalk
DAC-to-DAC crosstalk is the glitch impulse transferred to the
output of one DAC due to a digital code change and subsequent
output change of another DAC. This includes both digital and
analog crosstalk. It is measured by loading one of the DACs
with a full-scale code change (all 0s to all 1s and vice versa) with
LDAC
low and monitoring the output of another DAC. The
energy of the glitch is expressed in nV-s.
LDAC
low and monitor the output of
Multiplying Bandwidth
The amplifiers within the DAC have a finite bandwidth. The
multiplying bandwidth is a measure of this. A sine wave on the
reference (with full-scale code loaded to the DAC) appears on
the output. The multiplying bandwidth is the frequency at
which the output amplitude falls to 3 dB below the input.
Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 24
Page 14
AD5663
V
THEORY OF OPERATION
D/A SECTION
The AD5663 DAC is fabricated on a CMOS process. The
architecture consists of a string DAC followed by an output
buffer amplifier.
Figure 27 shows a block diagram of the DAC
architecture.
DAC
REGISTER
DD
REF (+)
RESISTOR
STRING
REF (–)
GND
Figure 27. DAC Architecture
OUTPUT
AMPLIFIER
(GAIN = +2)
V
OUT
05855-032
Because the input coding to the DAC is straight binary, the ideal
output voltage is given by
D
OUT
⎛
×=
VV
⎜
REF
⎝
65,536
⎞
⎟
⎠
where D is the decimal equivalent of the binary code that is
loaded to the DAC register. It can range from 0 to 65,535.
RESISTOR STRING
The resistor string section is shown in Figure 28. It is a string of
resistors, each of Value R. The code loaded to the DAC register
determines at which node on the string the voltage is tapped off
to be fed into the output amplifier. The voltage is tapped off by
closing one of the switches connecting the string to the amplifier.
Because it is a string of resistors, it is guaranteed monotonic.
R
R
R
R
R
Figure 28. Resistor String
TO OUTPUT
AMPLIFIER
5855-033
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
The output buffer amplifier can generate rail-to-rail voltages on
its output, which gives an output range of 0 V to V
. It can drive
DD
a load of 2 k in parallel with 1000 pF to GND.
The source and sink capabilities of the output amplifier can be
Figure 14. The slew rate is 1.8 V/µs with a 1/4 to 3/4
seen in
full-scale settling time of 10 µs.
SERIAL INTERFACE
The AD5663 has a 3-wire serial interface (
DIN) that is compatible with SPI, QSPI, and MICROWIRE
interface standards, as well as with most DSPs. See
a timing diagram of a typical write sequence.
The write sequence begins by bringing the
from the DIN line is clocked into the 24-bit shift register on the
falling edge of SCLK. The serial clock frequency can be as high
as 50 MHz, making the AD5663 compatible with high speed
DSPs. On the 24th falling clock edge, the last data bit is clocked
in and the programmed function is executed; that is, there is a
change in DAC register contents and/or a change in the mode
of operation. At this stage, the
SYNC
brought high. In either case, it must be brought high for a minimum of 15 ns before the next write sequence so that a falling edge
SYNC
of
can initiate the next write sequence. Because the
buffer draws more current when V
V
= 0.10 V,
IN
SYNC
should be idled low between write sequences
for even lower power operation. As mentioned previously,
however, it must be brought high again just before the next
write sequence.
SYNC
, SCLK, and
Figure 2 for
SYNC
line low. Data
line can be kept low or be
SYNC
= 2.0 V than it does when
IN
INPUT SHIFT REGISTER
The input shift register is 24 bits wide (see Figure 29). The first
two bits are don’t cares. The next three are the Command Bit C2
to Command Bit C0 (see
Address A2 to DAC Address A0 (see
16-bit data-word. These are transferred to the DAC register on
the 24th falling edge of SCLK.
Table 7. Command Definition
C2 C1 C0 Command
0 0 0 Write to input register n
0 0 1 Update DAC register n
0 1 0
0 1 1 Write to and update DAC channel n
1 0 0 Power down DAC (power up)
1 0 1 Reset
1 1 0
1 1 1 Reserved
Table 7), followed by the 3-bit DAC
Table 8), and, finally, the
Write to input register n, update all
(software
LDAC)
LDAC register setup
Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 24
Page 15
AD5663
S
Table 8. Address Command
A2 A1 A0 ADDRESS (n)
0 0 0 DAC A
0 0 1 DAC B
0 1 0 Reserved
0 1 1 Reserved
1 1 1 All DACs
SYNC INTERRUPT
In a normal write sequence, the
least 24 falling edges of SCLK, and the DAC is updated on the
24th falling edge. However, if
24th falling edge, this acts as an interrupt to the write sequence.
The shift register is reset and the write sequence is seen as
invalid. Neither an update of the DAC register contents nor a
change in the operating mode occurs (see
SYNC
line is kept low for at
SYNC
is brought high before the
Figure 30).
POWER-ON RESET
The AD5663 family contains a power-on reset circuit that
controls the output voltage during power-up. The AD5663 DAC
outputs power up to 0 V, the AD5663-1 powers up to midscale,
and the output remains there until a valid write sequence is
made to the DAC. This is useful in applications where it is
important to know the state of the output of the DAC while it is
in the process of powering up. Any events on
during power-on reset are ignored.
LDAC
or
CLR
SOFTWARE RESET
The AD5663 contains a software reset function. Command 101
is reserved for the software reset function (see
software reset command contains two reset modes that are
software-programmable by setting Bit DB0 in the control
register.
Table 9 shows how the state of the bit corresponds to the mode
of operation of the device.
Table 10 shows the contents of the
input shift register during the software reset mode of operation.
The AD5663 contains four separate modes of operation.
Command 100 is reserved for the power-down function
(see
Table 7). These modes are software-programmable by
setting Bit DB5 and Bit DB4 in the control register.
shows how the state of the bits corresponds to the mode of
operation of the device. Any or all DACs (DAC B and DAC A)
can be powered down to the selected mode by setting the
corresponding two bits (Bit DB1 and Bit DB0) to 1. By
executing the same Command 100, any combination of DACs
can be powered up by setting Bit DB5 and Bit DB4 to normal
operation mode. Again, to select which combination of DAC
channels to power up, set the corresponding two bits (Bit DB1
and Bit DB0) to 1. See
Table 12 for contents of the input shift
register during power-down/power-up operation.
The DAC output powers up to the value in the input register
while
LDAC
is low. If
LDAC
is high, the DAC output powers up
to the value held in the DAC register before power-down.
When both bits are set to 0, the part works normally with its
normal power consumption of 500 µA at 5 V. However, for the
three power-down modes, the supply current falls to 480 nA at
5 V (100 nA at 3 V). Not only does the supply current fall, but
the output stage is also internally switched from the output of
the amplifier to a resistor network of known values. This has the
advantage that the output impedance of the part is known while
the part is in power-down mode. The outputs can either be
connected internally to GND through a 1 kΩ or 100 kΩ register
or left open-circuited (three-state) (see
RESISTOR
STRING DAC
Figure 31. Output Stage During Power-Down
AMPLI FIER
POWER-DOW N
CIRCUITRY
Figure 31).
RESISTOR
NETWORK
The bias generator, the output amplifier, the resistor string, and
other associated linear circuitry are shut down when powerdown mode is activated. However, the contents of the DAC
register are unaffected when in power-down.
Table 11
V
OUT
05855-036
The time required to exit power-down is typically 4 µs for
V
= 5 V and for VDD = 3 V (see Figure 18).
DD
Table 11. Power-Down Modes of Operation for the AD5663
DB5 DB4 Operating Mode
0 0 Normal operation
0 1 1 kΩ to GND
1 0 100 kΩ to GND
1 1 Three-state
Power-Down Modes
LDAC FUNCTION
The AD5663 DAC has double-buffered interfaces consisting of
two banks of registers: input registers and DAC registers. The
input registers are connected directly to the input shift register
and the digital code is transferred to the relevant input register
on completion of a valid write sequence. The DAC registers
contain the digital code used by the resistor strings.
LDAC
Access to the DAC registers is controlled by the
When the
LDAC
pin is high, the DAC registers are latched and
the input registers can change state without affecting the
LDAC
contents of the DAC registers. When
is brought low,
however, the DAC registers become transparent and the
contents of the input registers are transferred to them. The
double-buffered interface is useful if the user requires
simultaneous updating of all DAC outputs. The user can write
to one of the input registers individually and then, by bringing
LDAC
low when writing to the other DAC input register, all
outputs update simultaneously.
These parts each contain an extra feature whereby a DAC
register is not updated unless its input register has been
updated since the last time
LDAC
when
is brought low, the DAC registers are filled with
LDAC
was brought low. Normally,
the contents of the input registers. In the case of the AD5663,
the DAC register updates only if the input register has changed
since the last time the DAC register was updated, thereby
removing unnecessary digital crosstalk.
The outputs of all DACs can be updated simultaneously using
LDAC
the hardware
pin.
pin.
Table 12. 24-Bit Input Shift Register Contents of Power-Up/Power-Down Function
MSB
DB23 to
DB22
x 1 0 0 x x x x PD1 PD0 x x DAC B DAC A
Don’t
care
DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16
Command bits (C2 to C0) Address bits (A2 to A0);
don’t care
DB15 to
DB6
Don’t
care
LSB
DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0
Power- down
mode
Don’t care
Power down/Power up
channel selection;
set bit to 1 to select
channel
Rev. 0 | Page 16 of 24
Page 17
AD5663
Synchronous
LDAC
: The DAC registers are updated after new
data is read in on the falling edge of the 24th SCLK pulse.
LDAC
can be permanently low or pulsed, as shown in Figure 2.
Asynchronous
time that the input registers are written to. When
LDAC
: The outputs are not updated at the same
LDAC
goes
low, the DAC registers are updated with the contents of the
input register.
LDAC
The
over the hardware
register gives the user full flexibility and control
LDAC
pin. This register allows the user to
select which combination of channels to simultaneously update
when the hardware
LDAC
pin is executed. Setting the
LDAC
bit
register to 0 for a DAC channel means that the update of this
channel is controlled by the
LDAC
pin. If this bit is set to 1, this
channel synchronously updates; that is, the DAC register is
updated after new data is read in, regardless of the state of the
LDAC
pin. It effectively sees the
See
Table 13 for the
LDAC
LDAC
pin as being pulled low.
register mode of operation.
Table 14. 24-Bit Input Shift Register Contents for
MSB
DB23 to DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 to DB2 DB1 DB0
x 1 1 0 x x x x DAC B DAC A
Don’t care Command bits (C2 to C0) Address bits (A3 to A0);
LDAC
Don’t care
Register Setup Command
This flexibility is useful in applications where the user wants to
simultaneously update select channels while the rest of the
channels are synchronously updating
Writing to the DAC using Command 110 loads the 2-bit
LDAC
register [DB1:DB0]. The default for each channel is 0; that is,
LDAC
the
DAC register is updated regardless of the state of the
See
LDAC
Table 13.
LDAC
(DB1 to DB0)
0 1/0
1 x = don’t care
pin works normally. Setting the bits to 1 means the
LDAC
pin.
Table 14 for contents of the input shift register during the
register setup command.
LDAC
Register Mode of Operation
Bits
Don’t care
LDAC
Pin
Set DAC to 0 or 1 for required mode of
operation
Operation
LDAC
Determined by
The DAC registers are updated
after new data is read in on the
falling edge of the 24th SCLK
pulse
LDAC pin
LSB
Rev. 0 | Page 17 of 24
Page 18
AD5663
MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACING
AD5663 to Blackfin® ADSP BF53x Interface
Figure 32 shows a serial interface between the AD5663 and the
Blackfin ADSP-BF53x microprocessor. The ADSP-BF53x processor
family incorporates two dual-channel synchronous serial ports,
SPORT1 and SPORT0, for serial and multiprocessor
communications. Using SPORT0 to connect to the AD5663, the
setup for the interface is as follows:
• DT0PRI drives the DIN pin of the AD5663.
• TSCLK0 drives the SCLK of the part.
• The
AD5663 to 68HC11/68L11 Interface
Figure 33 shows a serial interface between the AD5663 and the
68HC11/68L11 microcontroller. SCK of the 68HC11/68L11
drives the SCLK of the AD5663, and the MOSI output drives
the serial data line of the DAC.
The
conditions for correct operation of this interface are as follows:
• The 68HC11/68L11 is configured with its CPOL bit as 0.
• The 68HC11/68L11 is configured with its CPHA bit as 1.
When data is being transmitted to the DAC, the
taken low (PC7). When the 68HC11/68L11 is configured as
previously described, data appearing on the MOSI output is
valid on the falling edge of SCK. Serial data from the
68HC11/68L11 is transmitted in 10-bit bytes with only eight
falling clock edges occurring in the transmit cycle. Data is
transmitted MSB first. To load data to the AD5663, PC7 is left
low after the first eight bits are transferred, and a second serial
write operation is performed to the DAC. PC7 is taken high at
the end of this procedure.
SYNC
pin is driven from TFS0.
AD5663
1
TFS0
1
SYNC
DINDTOPRI
SCLKTSCLK0
ADSP-BF53x
1
ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 32. AD5663 to Blackfin ADSP-BF53x Interface
SYNC
signal is derived from a port line (PC7). The setup
05855-037
SYNC
line is
PC7
1
SYNC
SCLKSCK
DINMOSI
68HC11/68L11
1
ADDITIONAL PINS OMI TTED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 33. AD5663 to 68HC11/68L11 Interface
AD5663 to 80C51/80L51 Interface
Figure 34 shows a serial interface between the AD5663 and the
80C51/80L51 microcontroller. The setup for the interface is as
follows:
• TxD of the 80C51/80L51 drives SCLK of the AD5663.
• RxD drives the serial data line of the part.
SYNC
The
signal is again derived from a bit-programmable pin
on the port. In this case, Port Line P3.3 is used. When data is to be
transmitted to the AD5663, P3.3 is taken low. The 80C51/80L51
transmits data in 10-bit bytes only; thus only eight falling clock
edges occur in the transmit cycle. To load data to the DAC, P3.3
is left low after the first eight bits are transmitted, and a second
write cycle is initiated to transmit the second byte of data. P3.3
is taken high following the completion of this cycle. The 80C51/
80L51 outputs the serial data in a format that has the LSB first.
The AD5663 must receive data with the MSB first. The 80C51/
80L51 transmit routine should take this into account.
P3.3
1
SYNC
SCLKTxD
DINRxD
80C51/80L51
1
ADDITIONAL PINS OMI TTED FO R CLARITY.
Figure 34. AD5663 to 80C51/80L51 Interface
AD5663 to MICROWIRE Interface
Figure 35 shows an interface between the AD5663 and any
MICROWIRE-compatible device. Serial data is shifted out on
the falling edge of the serial clock and is clocked into the AD5663
on the rising edge of the SK.
CS
1
SYNC
SCLKSK
DINSO
MICROWIRE
AD5663
AD5663
AD5663
1
05855-038
1
05855-039
1
1
ADDITIONAL PINS OMITTED FOR CLARITY.
Rev. 0 | Page 18 of 24
Figure 35. AD5663 to MICROWIRE Interface
05855-040
Page 19
AD5663
T
V
APPLICATIONS
CHOOSING A REFERENCE FOR THE AD5663
To achieve the optimum performance from the AD5663,
thought should be given to the choice of a precision voltage
reference. The AD5663 has only one reference input, V
The voltage on the reference input is used to supply the positive
input to the DAC. Therefore, any error in the reference is
reflected in the DAC.
When choosing a voltage reference for high accuracy applications, the sources of error are initial accuracy, ppm drift, longterm drift, and output voltage noise. Initial accuracy on the
output voltage of the DAC leads to a full-scale error in the
DAC. To minimize these errors, a reference with high initial
accuracy is preferred. Also, choosing a reference with an output
trim adjustment, such as the
ADR423, allows a system designer
to trim system errors out by setting a reference voltage to a
voltage other than the nominal. The trim adjustment can also
be used at temperature to trim out any error.
Long-term drift is a measurement of how much the reference
drifts over time. A reference with a tight long-term drift specification ensures that the overall solution remains relatively stable
during its entire lifetime.
The temperature coefficient of a reference’s output voltage
affects INL, DNL, and TUE. A reference with a tight temperature
coefficient specification should be chosen to reduce temperature
dependence of the DAC output voltage in ambient conditions.
In high accuracy applications, which have a relatively low noise
budget, reference output voltage noise needs to be considered.
It is important to choose a reference with as low an output noise
voltage as practical for the system noise resolution required.
Precision voltage references, such as the
ADR425, produce low
output noise in the 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz range. Examples of recommended precision references for use as supplies to the AD5663
are shown in the
Table 1 5.
Table 15. Partial List of Precision References for Use with the AD5663
Part No. Initial Accuracy (mV Max) Temperature Drift (ppmoC Max) 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Noise (μV p-p Typ) V
ADR425 ±2 3 3.4 5
ADR395±6 25 5 5
REF195 ±2 5 50 5
AD780±2 3 4 2.5/3
ADR423 ±2 3 3.4 3
REF
.
USING A REFERENCE AS A POWER SUPPLY FOR
THE AD5663
Because the supply current required by the AD5663 is extremely
low, an alternative option is to use a voltage reference to supply
the required voltage to the part (see
useful if the power supply is quite noisy, or if the system supply
voltages are at some value other than 5 V or 3 V (for example,
15 V). The voltage reference outputs a steady supply voltage for
the AD5663; see
out
REF195 is used, it must supply 250 µA of current to the
Table 1 5 for a suitable reference. If the low drop-
AD5663, with no load on the output of the DAC. When the
DAC output is loaded, the REF195 also needs to supply the
current to the load. The total current required (with a 5 kΩ
load on the DAC output) is
250 µA + (5 V/5 kΩ) = 1.25 mA
The load regulation of the REF195 is typically 2 ppm/mA,
which results in a 2.5 ppm (12.5 µV) error for the 1.25 mA
current drawn from it. This corresponds to a 0.164 LSB error.
15
REF195
HREE-WIRE
SERIAL
INTERFACE
SYNC
SCLK
DIN
Figure 36. REF195 as Power Supply to the AD5663
Figure 36). This is especially
5V
500µA
V
V
REF
DD
AD5663
V
OUT
= 0V TO 5V
OUT
05855-041
(V)
Rev. 0 | Page 19 of 24
Page 20
AD5663
BIPOLAR OPERATION USING THE AD5663
The AD5663 has been designed for single-supply operation,
but a bipolar output range is also possible using the circuit in
Figure 37. The circuit gives an output voltage range of ±5 V.
Rail-to-rail operation at the amplifier output is achievable using
an
AD820 or an OP295 as the output amplifier.
The output voltage for any input code can be calculated as
⎡
VV
×=
⎢
O
⎣
⎞
⎛
⎟
⎜
536,65
⎠
⎝
R2R1D
+
R1
⎞
V
⎟
DDDD
⎠
⎛
×
⎜
⎝
⎤
R2
⎞
⎛
×−
⎟
⎜
⎥
R1
⎠
⎝
⎦
where D represents the input code in decimal (0 to 65,535).
With V
= 5 V, R1 = R2 = 10 kΩ
DD
×
D
10
⎛
=
V
⎜
O
⎝
⎞
V5
−
⎟
536,65
⎠
This is an output voltage range of ±5 V, with 0x0000 corresponding to a −5 V output, and 0xFFFF corresponding to a
+5 V output.
R2 = 10kΩ
+5V
R1 = 10kΩ
V
DDVOUT
0.1µF10µF
Figure 37. Bipolar Operation with the AD5663
AD5663
THREE-WIRE
SERIAL
INTERFACE
+5V
AD820/
OP295
–5V
±5V
05855-042
USING THE AD5663 WITH
A GALVANICALLY ISOLATED INTERFACE
In process control applications in industrial environments, it
is often necessary to use a galvanically isolated interface to
protect and isolate the controlling circuitry from any hazardous
common-mode voltages that can occur in the area where the
DAC is functioning. iCoupler® provides isolation in excess of
2.5 kV. The AD5663 use a 3-wire serial logic interface, so the
ADuM1300 three-channel digital isolator provides the required
isolation (see
needs to be isolated, which is done by using a transformer. On
the DAC side of the transformer, a 5 V regulator provides the
5 V supply required for the AD5663.
Figure 38). The power supply to the part also
POWER
SCLK
DATA
V
IA
ADuM1300
SDI
V
IB
V
IC
Figure 38. AD5663 with a Galvanically Isolated Interface
V
OA
V
OB
V
OC
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING AND GROUNDING
When accuracy is important in a circuit, it is helpful to carefully
consider the power supply and ground return layout on the
board. The printed circuit board containing the AD5663 should
have separate analog and digital sections, each having its own
area of the board. If the AD5663 is in a system where other
devices require an AGND-to-DGND connection, the connection
should be made at one point only. This ground point should be
as close as possible to the AD5663.
The power supply to the AD5663 should be bypassed with 10 µF
and 0.1 µF capacitors. The capacitors should be located as close
as possible to the device, with the 0.1 µF capacitor ideally right
up against the device. The 10 µF capacitors are of the tantalum
bead type. It is important that the 0.1 µF capacitor have low
effective series resistance (ESR) and effective series inductance
(ESI) as in, for example, common ceramic types of capacitors.
This 0.1 µF capacitor provides a low impedance path to ground
for high frequencies caused by transient currents due to internal
logic switching.
The power supply line itself should have as large a trace as
possible to provide a low impedance path and to reduce glitch
effects on the supply line. Clocks and other fast switching
digital signals should be shielded from other parts of the board
by digital ground. Avoid crossover of digital and analog signals
if possible. When traces cross on opposite sides of the board,
ensure that they run at right angles to each other to reduce
feedthrough effects through the board. The best board layout
technique is the microstrip technique, where the component
side of the board is dedicated to the ground plane only, and the
signal traces are placed on the solder side. However, this is not
always possible with a 2-layer board.